Abbey House, Bakers Row, Stratford, London, E15 3NB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• The effect of the proposed developments on the character and appearance of the area
• The effect of the proposed developments on the historic environment
• The effect of the proposed developments on the living conditions of surrounding occupiers, with particular reference to outlook, daylight and sunlight
• Whether the proposed developments would provide an appropriate energy and living conditions strategy, with particular reference to renewable energy, the potential for overheating of internal spaces, and sunlight for future occupiers
• The effect of the proposed developments on the local housing supply, with particular reference to the provision of affordable housing and family accommodation

What decided it

The differing degree of harm to character/appearance and to neighbours' living conditions (daylight, sunlight and outlook) tipped the planning balance in favour of Appeal A and against Appeal B under the paragraph 11 tilted balance.

For Appeal A, the benefits of housing delivery, affordable housing prospects and economic/highway contributions were not significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the adverse impacts (moderate harm to living conditions); for Appeal B, significant harm to character and appearance and significant harm to living conditions significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits.